Moving Tips - From 916Moving
Use Plastic Bin
Pack the items you will need FIRST in a clear plastic bin.
Labeling Your Boxes
In addition to labeling what's in your boxes, add what room they'll be going into, as well.
Keep Small Parts
Keep sandwich bags handy for holding any small parts of things you have to take apart, like curtain rods or mounted flat-screen TVs.
Fastest way to Pack a closet
The fastest way to pack a closet.
Take a Photo of Cable Connection
Take a photo of how your electronics are connected so you can remember how and where all the wires go.
Do not hurt the numbers
It doesn't hurt to number your boxes.
Take Photo Before Move in
If you're renting, take photos of your cleaned-out old home and your new home before moving in.
Change Address Two Weeks Before
Change your address at least two weeks prior to moving.
Arrange Pick Up
Arrange for a charity organization to come pick up the items you don't want at least a week or two before moving.
Don't need take everything,sell something
If you own items that you want to get rid of but are too valuable to just give away, start selling on eBay, Etsy, or Craigslist at least six weeks before moving.
Defrost Refrigerator
Remember to defrost your refrigerator at least a day before moving and wipe up any liquid.
Irreplaceable Items
Move irreplaceable items such as keys, medicine, important papers and expensive pictures like oil paintings themselves. We recommend you this prior to your moving day.